Animal Care Assistant

Key Largo, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Animal Care Assistant is responsible for caring for ORCATs at the Grayvik Animal Center and throughout the Ocean Reef Community as well as assisting the veterinarian technicians and other staff as needed. Weekend shifts are required.

SPECIFIC DUTIES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

Will set traps as directed.
Keep feeding station bowls organized and clean.
Ensures that daily feeding routes are accomplished.
Provides husbandry care for each animal in the center.
Monitors the health of all animals under their care.
Provides food and water.
Disinfects and sanitizes all areas.
Prepares laboratory samples.
Administers medications as directed.
Assist the veterinarian technician and co-workers as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to interact with clients in a knowledgeable and professional manner.
Comfortable working with patients of all sizes and temperaments.
Ability to read write and speak English and to communicate effectively.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to organize tasks multitask and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative as well as accept direction on given assignments.
Ability to work with others in a collaborative manner.
Ability to identify analyze and solve problems effectively.
Ability to restrain most patients up to 40lbs without assistance.
Comfortable working with technology and able to quickly learn new software and diagnostic tools. Proficient in the use of Word Excel and Outlook as a minimum.
Ability to bend stoop or kneel.
Ability to sit or stand for up to 3 hours without a break.
Ability to lift objects up to 40lbs without assistance.
Ability to see read hear to speak calmly and clearly in the face of various types of pressure not allowing emotions to overwhelm attitude and/or performance.

KNOWLEDGE

Practical knowledge of standard veterinary procedures medications medication dispensing restrictions recognition of an emergency and maintaining of veterinary records. Basic understanding of vaccine protocols preventative care and dietary recommendations.
Basic knowledge of animal health and anatomy.
Knowledge of/or ability to learn and understand veterinary terminology and ORCAT Trap Neuter Release (TNR) program procedures.
Acknowledges may be exposed to hazards such as medical chemical biological waste loud noises animal bites or scratches.
Knowledge of policies and procedures outlined in ORCA employee manual as well as implied within reasonable expectation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience: One (1) year experience preferred but not required.

Licenses Certificates or Other: A valid Florida Driver License.

Any combination of the above education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties for the position will be considered.

The deadline to apply is March 31 2026.

Required Experience:

Junior IC